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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,867.90, 1,205,170.34 and 550,381.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,867.90, 1,205,170.34 and 550,381.61 is: 825,140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,867.90 : 1,205,170.34 = 550,381.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,867.90/1,205,170.34 = 550,381.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,867.90x = 1,205,170.34 × 550,381.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,867.90x = 663,303,596,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,303,596,442.33/803,867.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,140.04

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